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Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) often causes cracking and scaling in the crease behind the ear as well as involving the face and scalp.
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Signs and Symptoms
In newborns and infants, seborrheic dermatitis tends to affect the scalp (often called cradle cap) and body folds.
- The scalp is itchy and sheds white, oily skin flakes. When severe, the scalp can have dense, thick, adherent yellow scale and crust.
- One or more of the following areas has patches of red, scaly skin: the scalp, hairline, forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, creases of the nose and ears, ear canals, breastbone, midback, groin, and armpit. In people with darker skin, some of the areas might look circular or lighter in color.
The condition may be:
- Mild – only some flaking and redness in a few small areas.
- Moderate – several areas affected with bothersome redness and itch.
- Severe – large areas of redness, severe itch, and unresponsive to self-care measures.
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
Who's At Risk
